Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

About Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has a total population of 8,368, making it the 2,621st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sitka City and Borough is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sitka City and Borough is $101,727, which ranks #158 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.

The median home value in Sitka City and Borough is $450,300, 59.7% above the national median. Renters in Sitka City and Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,341 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sitka City and Borough, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.7 min.

Sitka City and Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (16.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.3%).

All data for Sitka City and Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.